Utah Supreme Court Rejects Jenkins' Appeal in GOP Primary
Utah Supreme Court Rejects Jenkins' Appeal in GOP Primary
Utah Supreme Court Rejects Jenkins' Appeal in GOP Primary
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The Utah Supreme Court upheld Rep. Celeste Maloy's narrow victory in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary, rejecting Colby Jenkins' lawsuit to count late-postmarked ballots. Jenkins, who lost by 176 votes, argued that the delay in mail processing from southern Utah to Las Vegas disenfranchised voters. However, the court found that Jenkins failed to demonstrate any violations of election law or establish a constitutional basis for his claims. Chief Justice Matthew Durrant stated that the petition did not meet the required legal standards, prompting Jenkins to concede the race and express concerns about the ruling's implications for voting rights. Maloy, endorsed by Trump, is now set to compete in the November election against Democratic nominee Nathaniel Woodward. This ruling marks a significant moment in Utah's electoral landscape, as Jenkins emphasized the need for legislative changes to prevent future disenfranchisement.

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